Outreach
WELCOME TO FAITH’S OUTREACH PAGE THAT WILL HIGH-LIGHT SOME OF OUR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. If you have an interest in any of them contact the indicated person or the church office, (920) 623-3610.
- Lutheran Camp Scholarships
- Labyrinth and Prayer Garden
- Church Ladies Ministry
- Hacht Scholarships
- Youth Activities
- Specials for the 55 and Older
- Fur, Fin, & Feathers at Faith
- Music Ministry
- Columbus Ecumenical Day Camp
- Other Ministries at Faith
If you are thinking about attending Lutherdale Bible camp in Elkorn this summer, you might be able to receive financial aid from the Lutheran Community Foundation ($10) and Faith’s Youth League ($90) for a total of $100.
LOOKING FOR A PLACE FOR MEDITATION, FOR REFLECTION FOR PRAYER, OR JUST SOME QUIET TIME? Faith welcomes your use of our Labyrinth and Prayer Garden located outside next to the church. Life is about change, growth, discovery and transformation. We continuously expand our vision of what is possible, by stretching, learning and listening—all with the hope of becoming closer to God. The labyrinth walk helps all of this occur. There is no wrong way, nor is there any wrong reason to walk the labyrinth. There is only one route in, with the same path leading out again. It is not a maze. In some instances it will be walked in a slow, solemn and deliberate manner. However, it can be used in a joyous manner, as well. Labyrinths have long been used in the Christian church as a prayer and meditation tool. The Chartres-style labyrinth, like ours, represents an ancient symbol relating to wholeness. It is a metaphor for a journey to our own center and back again out into the world, with a broadened understanding of who we are.
Church Ladies Ministry (CLM) is a ministry to women transitioning from incarceration back into the community. These women have just been released from confinement, many with young children, or are pregnant and are in need of some tender loving care, and an introduction to a new social environment. A dedicated group of women provide this care and support on a monthly basis by going to the ARC Baby House in Madison where socializing is done through conversation, demonstrating the craft of card making, enjoying refreshments, and sharing God’s love for them through a Bible study or story and lots of baby holding. In addition, a special Christmas party is provided for the residents and staff of the three ARC Houses: Baby House, Dayton House and Patterson House. The CLM from Faith Lutheran, Bethel Lutheran and New Life Church provide a chance for the residents to enjoy an evening out by providing them a lasagna dinner, Bingo playing and singing of Christmas carols. Each person leaves with a Christmas gift from the CLM, tons of Bingo prizes and smiles on their faces. For some women, this is the first care and support they have had in several years. Our main goal as part of the CLM is to let them know we care about them and to simply love them up! You need not be a member of Faith. The only qualification is a desire to help another person through a difficult time in their life.
These are for members of Faith going to college and can be up $2000. Special consideration is given to those who are in or are directed to a service to the Lord.
Faith is offering organized activities for two age groups. One group is from grades 6 through 8 (Junior League) and the other is from 9 through 12 (Senior League). Some events are noted under Upcoming Events and can be found in the Church Calendar and Newsletter. Call the church office (623-3610) for times and places. These activities are open to all Columbus area youth in these age groups. Check it out, you might like it. All youth have an input to the type, timing and location of the activity. Check out the Shanty Town videos on You Tube. Shanty Town 2010 and Shanty Town Games.
Faith has an active program for seniors 55 and older. Participation is not limited to just Faith members. Check Church News anouncements . Contact Esther Gaumitz 484-3367 or Nancy Mickelson 484-3476 if you would like to participate.
Fur, Fin and Feathers is an annual outreach program to the community for all who have an interest in the outdoors. It is an opportunity for people to share their hunting and fishing experiences. See pictures on the Faith in Action page. This is no-charge event, but food items are collected for the Columbus/Fall River Food Pantry. Watch for announcements in the newsletter and under Future Events.
Faith’s Music Ministry consists of Senior Chior, Bell Chior, Contemporay vocal/instrument group and two Sunday School (S.S.) choirs. You need not be a member. For the S.S. Choirs, you must be a S.S. student. For the other 3 choirs you only need an interest.
Every summer, generally in July, for one week, Faith offers an ecumenical Bible camp open to all Columbus K through 5 children. A trained staff from Lutherdale Bible Camp leads this fun filled week. There is a limit on the number of children that can be accommodated. Check the announcements in the Church News page. Reservations are accepted starting in June. See picture of 2009 Camp on Faith in Action page. If you are interested check out the following for video’s of the 2009 Camp.
Puppet Ministry a different approach to deliver God’s Word. See video clip
Chancel Drama–Daily devotions, a way to start the day
